Skipper Ben Leahy and his mate Adam Hoffman have been remembered by their families as "beloved" and a "genuine legend" after their bodies were identified as the two recovered from the wreckage of a fishing trawler which capsized off the central Queensland coast.

Police and rescuers continue to scour the coastline near the town of 1770, hoping to find the bodies of the four remaining missing crew from the boat which sank last Monday.

Ben Leahy. (Queensland Police) ()

Mr Leahy, 45, from Cairns, was confirmed as one of the men found in the fishing vessel's wreckage by divers on the weekend.

Adam Hoffman. (Queensland Police) ()

"While his death is an immeasurable loss to us, we do feel so blessed to have had him in our lives," a statement from the skipper's family read.

"Our beloved Ben is gone from our lives but forever in our hearts.

"The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community at large during this terrible tragedy has been of much comfort to us and we are so grateful. Thank you."

Queensland Police also confirmed the death of 30-year-old Mr Hoffman, releasing a statement from his family, who said their hearts were broken.